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The Nativity, from The Fall and Redemption of Man

A work made of woodcut in black on ivory laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of woodcut in black on ivory laid paper.

Date:

1513

Artist:

Albrecht Altdorfer
German, c.1480-1538

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Albrecht Altdorfer

Title

The Nativity, from The Fall and Redemption of Man

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1510–1518

Medium

Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

Image/block: 7.2 × 4.8 cm (2 7/8 × 1 15/16 in.); Sheet: 7.3 × 4.9 cm (2 7/8 × 1 15/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

Reference Number

1926.46

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